Topic Last Modified: 2010-01-11

Configure DNS

DNS records let your Outlook Live organization send and receive e-mail and let client applications connect.

DNS Records for Outlook Live A roadmap to the DNS records used in Outlook Live.	Domain Registrars and DNS Hosting Services Detailed instructions for frequently used registrars.
MX Records Use MX records to direct incoming mail to Outlook Live and to prove domain ownership.	SPF Records Use SPF records to help prevent spoofing and phishing.
CNAME Records to Enable Outlook 2007 You can use CNAME records to let Outlook 2007 clients connect by using the Autodiscover service.	CNAME Records to Prove Domain Ownership You can use CNAME records to prove domain ownership.
SRV Records Use SRV records to allow instant messaging clients other than Windows Live Messenger to interact with your users.	DNS Troubleshooting A faulty DNS record can cause connectivity or mail routing issues. Use the Exchange Remote Connectivity Analyzer (ExRCA) to troubleshoot.